Autonomic Dysfunction After Brain Injury - An Interview with Dr. John McClaren - Part 1 | E11

Send us Fan MailDr. John McClaren shares his journey into specializing in brain injury rehabilitation and explains how autonomic nervous system dysfunction affects many TBI patients, often going undiagnosed despite causing significant symptoms.• Personal connection to TBI after his father's severe train accident which inspired his specialization• Conventional autonomic testing (QSART, tilt table) often has 6-month waiting lists, delaying treatment• Autonomic nervous system functioning requires responsiveness - like a high-performance sports car - needing both acceleration and braking capabilities• Simple bedside assessments can reveal autonomic dysfunction without lengthy waits• Pupillary light reflex testing using smartphone apps provides millisecond-precision measurements• Blood pressure differences between sides and positions offer valuable diagnostic information• Heart examination with position changes can detect subtle autonomic abnormalities• White matter connections between brain regions drive proper autonomic function• Current focus on vagus nerve may miss the bigger picture of central autonomic network dysfunction• New imaging techniques like DTI now allowing visualization of damaged neural connectionsDr. McClaren can be contacted at Advanced Chiropractic & Neurology in Omaha Nebraska.Advanced Chiropractic & Neurology Facebook page Save $30 on Brain Ritual - A daily brain energy-support drink like none other. https://www.brainritual.com/AYLA94359Concussion Breakthrough: Discover the Missing Pieces of Concussion Recovery is now available on Amazon!Follow us on YouTube & Instagram @lifeafterimpactWebsite: lifeafterimpact.comMedical disclaimer: this video or podcast is for general informational purposes only, and does not constitute the practice of medicine or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and materials included is at the user's own risk. The content of this video or podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice diagnosis or treatment. Consumers of this information should seek the advice of a medical professional for any and all health related issues.